Atlantic Cape Community College
Formal Observation Agenda for Adjunct Faculty
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The adjunct instructor will receive a periodic formal observation which may be an
announced or an unannounced classroom visit. When announced, the adjunct should
do the following:
1. Schedule an observation date with your observer.
2. In a pre-observation conversation, discuss your plan of action with your observer.
A completed sample is included here.
Also included is a more detailed list of class procedures. This format may be
helpful as an instructor’s guide and/or to provide directions for students.
The purpose of our discussion is to clarify your plan and guide the observation.
Therefore, you must submit a copy of your completed plan and handouts. If you
make revisions, submit a copy of the final plan.
At this time, your syllabus, course text and any pertinent materials should be
available for review.
3. During the class visit, the observer will make appropriate comments on the observation of
adjunct faculty classroom performance form.
4. After the observation, your observer will discuss it with you.
5. Your dean will receive the completed formative evaluation form. After he/she has reviewed it,
you will receive two copies of the completed form, one to be signed and returned to the Office
of Adjunct Development and Faculty Administrative Support and one for your files.
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ALANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PRE-OBSERVATION
SAMPLE: PLAN OF ACTION
INSTRUCTOR
CLASS
DATE 9/13/07
TOPIC
John Doe
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
TIME
7:00-9:45 P.M.
LOCATION
B102
FORMS OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
CLASS OBJECTIVE Analyze major advantages and disadvantages of the
three basic forms of business ownership and apply
them to a case.
ACTIVITIES
Students will collaborate in small groups to
achieve the following specific goals.
1. Design a graphic organizer(s) that represents major
advantages and disadvantages of the three basic forms of
business ownership
BREAK
2. Summarize an actual case. Discuss business issues. Make related
decisions and solve problems.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/CIRCUMSTANCES
THIS IS THE CLASS’S FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH APPLYING LEARNED
CONCEPTS TO A CASE STUDY.
To be used as a reference for the formal observation of classroom performance
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ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SAMPLE: CLASS PROCEDURES
INSTRUCTOR
John Doe
CLASS
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS / BUSN101
TOPIC
FORMS OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
TIME 7:00-9:45 PM
1. Small groups (3 to 4 students) will refer to chapter 4 of
the course text as they design a graphic organizer (s) that
represents major advantages and disadvantages of the
three basic forms of business ownership.
The finished product will be reviewed and critiqued by
a different group.
2. Groups of two will refer to chapter 4 as they outline a response
to objectives 1, 2, 6 and 8 on p. 98. Examples of sectors and
subsectors of the U.S. economy, groups that govern a
corporation and waves of merger activity must be included on
the outlines.
The instructor will ask and answer questions to assess achievement.
3. Small groups (3 to 4 students) will summarize the
business circumstances presented in on the job on pages
99, 123 and 124. A group recorder will list “talking
points” to be used when presenting the circumstances to
the class. Each small group will discuss answers to all
questions and reach a consensus on decisions and
solutions to problems.
Each group should be able to explain why they made their decisions and
how they arrived at their solutions.
The instructor will assess achievement by selecting a
student to use his/her “talking points” to present the
circumstances of the case to the class. The instructor will
also lead a discussion of the case, eliciting participation of
all groups.
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ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVATION OF ADJUNCT
FACULTY CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE
Academic Year: 2013-2014
Adjunct Faculty Member:
Class Observed:
Observer:
Date Observed
# of Students Enrolled:
# of Students in Attendance:
Planning
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Presents a syllabus that
contains course goals,
measurable objectives,
accurate instructor’s
information, assessment
criteria, policies, and
procedures.
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Defines objectives for class
to be observed that are
related to course goals and
objectives stated in the
syllabus.
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Presents an organized lesson
that includes teaching
strategies that support the
objectives for the class and are
appropriate to the students.
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Displays adequate knowledge
of subject matter presented to
students.
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Comments Required
In-Class Activities
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Demonstrates good rapport with class
Maintains good eye contact and voice
volume. Interacts with students in a
challenging, non threatening way.
Provides an orientation to the day’s
activities at the beginning of class.
Presents information/material in a clear
and logical sequence. Implements
proposed lesson.
Summarizes important ideas
periodically and at the end of class.
Uses techniques to arouse and hold
attention of students. Shows
enthusiasm for the subject.
Asks key questions and uses
other techniques to involve
entire class.
Provides transitions from topic to
topic, makes distinctions between
major and minor points,
periodically summarizes important
ideas.
Uses a variety of activities/techniques
to address various learning styles (i.e.
audio- visual material including board,
PowerPoint, and handouts).
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Communicates at level appropriate to
ability of students (avoids excessive use
of jargon, explains new terms, gives
examples).
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Encourages students to ask questions;
responds effectively to student’s
questions.
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Models and maintains
appropriate classroom
behaviors; demonstrates
classroom control.
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Comments Required
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ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OBSERVATION OF
ADJUNCT FACULTY CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE
Summary: Observation Comments and Recommendations
Instructor Comments:
Observer's Signature/Date
Dean’s Signature/Date
______________________
Adjunct Instructor/Date
_________________________
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ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OBSERVER PAYMENT FORM
Observer’s Name___________________________________
C.W.I.D #______________
Adjunct Faculty Name
Date
Observed
Date Form Submitted __________
Date Paperwork
Submitted
Amount $________
($150 per observation)
Observer’s Signature _____________________
Approved by ____________________________
Dean
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Date Paperwork
Completed